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Picadillo

A flavorful Cuban dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a mix of spices, often served with rice and black beans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green olives sliced
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Liquid
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Method
 

Cooking the Picadillo
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, potatoes, olives, cumin, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Picadillo can be served with rice, black beans, and fried plantains for a complete meal.

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